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Orthodox Christianity is a way of life, not a religion. Too often we relegate our belief in Christ to a mere mental exercise. Be Transfigured! And Live a New Life in Jesus Christ.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Climb Above the Crowd
We each have something that gets between us and God. We each have a crowd that stops us from seeing God. I’m not talking about people specifically, but the temptations and life-stress that preoccupy our attention. We spend so much time planning the small things in life; we forget the importance of making a plan to see God. The Orthodox way of life helps us to climb above the crowd of obstacles and challenges. The Church life is our plan.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Most Orthodox Christians boast proudly about being Orthodox, but many don’t fully understand what it means to be Orthodox. When we look at the healing of the blind man found in Luke 18.35-43, we can identify three characteristics that describe what it means to call yourself Orthodox.
A. We must always be aware of our surroundings.
B. We must have a proper understanding of the Holy Scriptures and the Teachings of the Church
C. Our Faith must be reflected in our life.
Unfortunately many Orthodox Christians are blind to the opportunities to receive God’s blessings, some even rejecting Holy Communion. Others allow non-Orthodox Churches to influence their understanding of the Holy Scriptures, so they cannot recognize God’s grace when they see it. And too many never allow the way they live to reflect the truth of their Orthodox Christian Faith.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
To Be Made Well
The Church does a wonderful job teaching what we should and should not do in our daily lives. But when we fall short of the Church’s teachings, many of us are too ashamed or feel shunned, to even approach the Church in repentance. What’s worse, when we finally repent, many of us continue on our way without returning to God to thank and worship Him, and we remain sick in our sin. Whether our own shame or the shunning of others, we must fully repent and return to God to thank and worship Him. When we fully repent, then we will hear the words, “Your faith has made you well.”
Thursday Jan 14, 2016
Monday Jan 11, 2016
Monday Jan 11, 2016
As the Church celebrates the Feast of Epiphany, Light has come into the world to lead us out of darkness. The problem is that the world is filled with obstacles that obscure our view of the Light, and we often find ourselves lost in the darkness. Thankfully God has provided us with His Church to help remove the distractions and obstacles so we can see the Light and follow the light. Having Light shining in the darkness only helps if we can see it, but if we don’t follow the Light of the Church we will remain in darkness and lost forever.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2016
Wednesday Jan 06, 2016
The Gift of Grace in Water
When Jesus entered the Jordan River to be baptized by John, it wasn’t He who was blessed, but creation. Ever since the beginning of time, God has given us His creation in order to glorify God and to assist us to live in Communion with Him. The Feast of Theophany celebrates the revelation of the Holy Trinity at the Baptism of Jesus Christ, and the gift of grace present in the water of the Jordan River, and by extent all of creation. This gift of grace is extended through the Great Blessing of the Waters by the Church each year during the celebration of Epiphany, and distributed throughout the Community as a blessing for all to share.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2016
Tuesday Jan 05, 2016
Humility Prepares the Way for Christ
When the Holy Trinity was about to be revealed to the world, God did not send a king, a governor, or an emperor. He sent a man of incredible humility. John the Baptist expressed his humility by declaring, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.” (Mark 1.7) He knew he was not worthy of God, but still God referred to him as the greatest woman ever to be born of a woman. (Matthew 11.11) If you want to prepare your heart and soul for Christ, consider the humility of John the Baptist.
Monday Dec 28, 2015
Monday Dec 28, 2015
When we hear the Good News of Christmas, we get to choose how we respond. We can respond as Herod the King with rage because we don’t want to give up our comforts and material way of life. We can choose to embrace the Good News as freedom from the anxiety and pressures of the worldly life or we can stand up and fight against the truth of the Church, as the crowd stood up and stoned Saint Stephen. King Herod had the chance to see the joy and freedom of the Good News of Christ’s Birth, but he couldn’t even see Christ as the coming freedom from Rome. How will you respond to the Good News of Christmas this year? Will you respond like Herod and the crowd, or sing God’s praises as the Angels? Christ is born; Glorify Him; you have been set free!